I love everything about Fall from the crisp leaves and apples to the fresh air and college football. Ok, ok, truth be told, I d
on’t really love football but everyone in the state of Nebraska seems to be a little obsessed with the sport.
In fact, I think it’s mandatory when you move to this state they issue you a Nebraska Cornhusker sweatshirt or a personalized license plate that reads some clever version of HSKRZ.
I’m thinking of starting a committee where we change that unwritten rule. Instead, I think we should just assume everyone in the state loves Nebraska football and only those that don’t should tell us on their personalized plates. That might spice things up a bit.
Speaking of football and spice, I thought I’d spice up some apples tonight and attempt to channel the spirit of Nebraska football and make…
Big Red Baked Apples
- 1 apple, cored – (NuVal score 96)
- 1 T Splenda for Baking
- 1 T vanilla protein powder
- 1 t cinnamon
- 2 T water
- 1 T pecans, chopped – (NuVal score 100)
- 1 t Earth Balance Butter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together Splenda, protein powder, cinnamon, water, and pecans. Spoon mixture into the center of the cored apple and top with butter. Place the stuffed apple into a shallow dish filled with about 3/4 cup water. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Serve with ice cream, or, if you’d rather have a tight end, go with Greek yogurt instead.
Lance says:
November 5th 2009Joanna,
Okay, I’m guessing your football plan might really stir things up in Nebraska!! Road rage? Up! Bar fights? Up! The love between so-called friends? Questionable! (Ha!! It would really be something to see!!) (Kind of like a sport itself!)
And what better way to enjoy that sport than with … ooohhh….one of these apples! This sound so delicious!! The party will be at your place!!!
Jennifer says:
November 5th 2009Real girls watch football…..and eat apples. HAHAHA!!!!
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
November 5th 2009Joanna – those sound great. We often do baked apples for dessert around our house. What a great idea to add in some protein along with the sweet!
carrie says:
November 5th 2009i never ceased to be amazed by your usage of protein powder. fantastic! looks tasty!!
April says:
November 5th 2009Um….where have I been? Love your blog! I will spend all day reading up on it. You think i’m kidding ;)
Lori says:
November 5th 2009I’m a Nebraska native, and I think Husker football pride is engrained in you when you’re born! LOL I live in Kansas now, so I really have to defend it, b/c there is such a rivalry! Your recipe looks really good. Might have to try it.
Evan Thomas says:
November 5th 2009That looks great. I have some earth balance butter spread left over from an apple crisp I made and this seems like a festive way to use some up
Yum Yucky says:
November 5th 2009I recently tried my first Honeycrisp apple (is that the name?) I was sooo very good. Ahhh….
The Candid RD says:
November 5th 2009I didn’t even know you lived in Nebraska, nor did I know they were really big into football! Did you know I almost got a job there? haha, it was interesting…Nick didn’t really want to move there but I was all for it!
Thanks for this simple recipe, sounds lovely!
Melissa says:
November 5th 2009I live SO close to the home of the New England Patriots and yet, I couldn’t name 5 players if you paid me! It’s tough not being a football fan. I love that recipe! Good way to get your kids to eat fruit!
Donna says:
November 5th 2009Yum! We always do fun football foods, depending on who our team is playing. We’re playing La. Tech tomorrow, so it’s Cajun food! I’m always looking for something kind of sweet but I don’t like to cave in to the blue and orange frosted cookies and brownies all over the stores on game day. This is a great idea.
Angelia Sims says:
November 5th 2009If I call it a maroon apple, I could get away with it being a OU apple, SOONER RED! Sounds yummy!
My Dad and brothers would love that! I don’t live for football but I love my home state team! Boomer!
:-)
Mom says:
November 5th 2009Are you going to do a recipe for the “Big Orange” fans in Tennessee!
P.A. says:
November 5th 2009Live in Nebraska — don’t like football?? Something’s wrong here…………..